In the morning we went to a place called Doon Well, a holy water spring which is supposed to work miracles if the water is drawn out after a series of prayers spoken while barefooted. Nearby was also Doon Rock where a milestone battle was fought between the O’Donnell Clan and English invaders.
For the afternoon I headed off to the beautiful Rosapenna Golf Pavilion to play a round on the links style golf course located on the Fanad Peninsula, with many of the fairways directly on the Atlantic coast. It was misty and windy so I didn’t have any trouble getting a tee time or in going out as a single. Despite the weather I played fairly well, was able to avoid most of the sheep droppings as I walked the course. I was glad I chose the warm afternoon sun to play under. I took a hot shower as soon as I got home and happily the car's driver seat had mostly dried by next morning when we went out touring again.
I remember Grandmom had a small bottle of holy water from the Doon Well. It seemed so magical when I was young. :)
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